A patient is prescribed a bile acid resin.The nurse instructs the patient to report which adverse reaction related to vitamin K deficiency?

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Bile acid resins can interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to bleeding issues, and coffee-ground emesis is a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, which could be related to this deficiency.

A Patient Is Prescribed a Bile Acid Resin